The great enemies of children's hearing

Without a doubt, children's hearing is much more sensitive than that of an adult. There are some children who have more weakness to suffer discomfort in the ear. By a simple cold or by a moisture, they end up getting otitis or an inflammation of the auditory canal normally caused by fungi or bacteri

Without a doubt, children's hearing is much more sensitive than that of an adult. There are some children who have more weakness to suffer discomfort in the ear. By a simple cold or by a moisture, they end up getting otitis or an inflammation of the auditory canal normally caused by fungi or bacteria.

How to prevent these enemies from damaging the ears of our children?

Tips to prevent ear infections in children

One of the most common summer problems for children, apart from gastrointestinal infections and skin burns, is the throat and ear infection. To prevent and stop the progression of these diseases and keep children's hearing safe, it is very important that parents take into account some tips:

1- Do not abuse the use of refrigeration equipment such as air conditioners and fans. They usually cause headaches, sneezing and stuffy nose in children, and asthma attacks in those suffering from bronchitis. The temperature should not be less than 20 degrees.

2- That the children do not abuse the bathrooms in the pool. Continuous dives and sudden entry of water through the nostrils can cause otitis. It is very important to prevent children from getting stuck in the water all the time and to prevent them from swimming in contaminated water. Chlorine can affect the normal bacterial flora that lives in the ear and cause severe pain and itching of the ear. For children prone to ear infection, it is recommended that they use rubber, wax or silicone protectors (flexible, lightweight and hypoallergenic materials) to prevent water from entering the ear during bathing. Que 3- Do not abuse the use of swabs to clean or rummage children's ears as they make the natural cleaning system of the ear difficult. They can cause obstructions, traumatisms and infections.

4- Excessive pressure on the ears, both during take-off and landing, during a trip with children, can also disturb the ear. It is advisable to use pacifiers for babies, and to chew gum or to swallow saliva to children.

5- Children should learn to carefully dry their ears after bathing to avoid moisture in the ear canal.

6- Children should avoid traveling by car with the window open and exposed to drafts. Excess air can enter your ears and cause discomfort and even infections.